Channel 4 News uses quotation marks, and you can read some, (but not all!) of the story here
http://blogs.channel4.com/cathy-newman-blog/admiral-sees-red-argentine-bid-ban-british-flag/433It is interesting to note that the BBC may not have reported the 'story'. Maybe it hasn't been corroborated.
Facts - Throughout our time in the few Argentinian ports that we as guests have visited, we were treated very well indeed by the non-governmental guides and others who prepared food for us etc.
It was possible for us to walk about freely and make the best of our time in this exceptionally interesting part of South America.
However, there have been administrative and possibly logistical delays to both the ship's departures as well as of our arrivals.
In Ushuaia, there is a large sign welcoming visitors with, 'Ushuaia, Capital of Les Malvinas'
One of the excursion coaches with Guests on board was very slightly damaged.
We did notice extremes of poverty and wealth wherever we went. The economy ( and some of the infrastructure) is definitely needing the government's attention. There appears to be less in the way of attention to regulatory detail that we in western nations have needed to learn to live with.
We found that there was less affection in the rest of S. America for the Argentinians, however this is a long standing political problem, and as far as could be understood, and not specifically a pro- or anti- British problem.
(Just for info - the Duchess of Cornwall who named Queen Victoria, won't necessarily be referred to as 'Lady' Cornwall!
Also, there is plenty of accurate detail regarding the flags (including Ensigns) that ships are permitted to carry, raise and fly and what these represent / mean, on both the RN and Merchant Navy websites, as well as on this one! There is often confusion that is mixed up in nationality, government and rank - as well as registration!)
Admiral Lord West kindly telephoned me just before he left the ship.
He requested my email address etc so that (time permitting), he can 'think about' contributing his recollections of his return on board QE2 to the UK following the sinking of his ship HMS Ardent in the Falklands conflict in 1981. He was a visiting speaker on board Queen Victoria, and described his experience of the return as particularly sad. He came home with the remaining ship's company, together with those who remained from the sinking of HMS Coventry.
His talk about the campaign was salutory, and definitely was a considerable eye-opener for those who had previously formed opinions without having heard the history and facts and experience at first hand.
Today, we are 30,000+ feet above the sea bed. The sea is six degrees higher than the air temp - and it's hot!
Yesterday, we were visited by all but 5 of the 45 Islanders of Pitcairn. Theirs is an extraordinary place and way of life. It was one of the most moving and memorable experiences.
Please Michael - did they call on QE2 as well? If it hasn't been already - it would be a great topic to start!
Maybe QE2 was one of the first ships to show passengers their wonderful way of life!
(Sorry mods - this needs moving appropriately -Many thanks as internet link is weak here!)
Rosie
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